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ClarenceTort · Jul 26, 2019

ClarenceTort said:
I will try some of those greens. I’ve been giving him some baby Swiss chard from the spring mix salad that I have and putting some diced up cucumber in it. I think he picked at it. But nothing too much. We also put 2 of those vitamin pellets in with the mix but doesn’t seem to like them. I’ll switch him to those greens. Had him outside today in our garden bed. Seemed to like investigating. Next summer I’m going to make him an outdoor space with one of those wooden garden beds.

ClarenceTort · Jul 26, 2019

He finally ate. Romaine, baby Swiss chard and bits of cucumber. I hand fed him one leaf then we put in front of his dish and ate the rest. Finally. He has t eaten since we’ve had him. Almost 1 week.

Shuler24 · Jul 26, 2019

ClarenceTort said:
He finally ate. Romaine, baby Swiss chard and bits of cucumber. I hand fed him one leaf then we put in front of his dish and ate the rest. Finally. He has t eaten since we’ve had him. Almost 1 week.

He’s getting used to you! Now he will eat like a horse and poop is his food bowl, cause you know....that’s was Russian Torts do.

ClarenceTort · Jul 27, 2019

Can they eat marigolds? I didn’t see them on this list but have seen them elsewhere in tortoise care on the web

Shuler24 · Jul 27, 2019

ClarenceTort said:
Can they eat marigolds? I didn’t see them on this list but have seen them elsewhere in tortoise care on the web

Depends on the type. https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk...rds&searchtxt=Marigold&x=18&y=18#.XTyxdMopCf0

JoesMum · Jul 27, 2019

ClarenceTort said:
Can they eat marigolds? I didn’t see them on this list but have seen them elsewhere in tortoise care on the web

It depends...

French Marigold (Tagetes) = Not safe
See https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=314&c=5#.XTyxm5bTXDs

Marigold (Calendula) = Safe
See https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=313&c=5#.XTyx3ZbTXDs

Marsh Marigold (Caltha) = Not safe
See https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=345&c=11#.XTyyDJbTXDs

Burr Marigold (Bidens) = Feed in Moderation
See https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=511&c=11#.XTyyW5bTXDs

Corn Marigold (Chrysanthemum) = Not safe
See https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=752&c=6#.XTyyqJbTXDs

Dena · Jul 28, 2019

ClarenceTort said:
He finally ate. Romaine, baby Swiss chard and bits of cucumber. I hand fed him one leaf then we put in front of his dish and ate the rest. Finally. He has t eaten since we’ve had him. Almost 1 week.

He is just getting used to you & the new environment. Our Sheldon did that too. Leave him be, & gradually let him get used to you. He will be fine.

Dena · Jul 28, 2019

ClarenceTort said:
Can they eat marigolds? I didn’t see them on this list but have seen them elsewhere in tortoise care on the web

Not sure about marigolds, but I know dandelion flowers are safe. My guy loves dandelions (stalk & all), petunias, & clover flowers (white & purple).

ClarenceTort · Jul 30, 2019

Is it better to give them distilled water or tap with conditioner? Or does distilled need the conditioner as well?

luke2431 · Jul 30, 2019

ClarenceTort said:
Is it better to give them distilled water or tap with conditioner? Or does distilled need the conditioner as well?

tap is just fine

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